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The British fifty pence (50p) coin - often pronounced as "fifty pee" - is a unit of currency equalling one half of a Pound Sterling. It is a seven-sided coin formed as an equilateral-curve heptagon, or Reuleaux polygon - a curve of constant width, meaning that the diameter is constant across any bisection. This shape, which was revolutionary at the time of its introduction, makes it easily distinguishable from round coins both by feel and by sight, while its constant breadth allows it to roll in vending machines. The first UK Fifty Pence coin was issued in 1969 with the classic Britannia reverse design by Christopher Ironside, which was superseded in 2008 by the Matthew Dent design for circulation coins.The denomination is also extensively used to issue circulating commemorative coins. Beginning in 2009, the Royal Mint started issuing 50 pence coins for collectors - such as this one - which are not meant to be released in circulation, so are classified as Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT). Just like the 2016 Team GB circulating commemorative 50 pence, this coin was issued to wish the Great Britain (GB) team success at the upcoming Olympic Games, Tokyo 2020. The coins were issued in the mint sets of the year (base metal in Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof grade, and Proof in precious metals). No coins of this type were released into circulation. | ||||||||||||
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Variety | In mint sets | |
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Mintage | Issued: 37,117 (included in total) | |
Details | Brilliant Uncirculated coins in Royal Mint sets. | |
In Set |
2020 United Kingdom Brilliant Uncirculated Annual Coin Set - The 2020 Collection, mintage 37,117
13 coins: £5 King George III, £2 Britannia, £2 Agatha Christie, £2 VE Day, £2 Mayflower, £1 Nations of the Crown, 50p, 50p Team GB, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p | |
Variety | Proof FDC | |
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Mintage | Issued: 9,276 (included in total) | |
Details | Proof FDC coins in Royal Mint sets. | |
In Set |
The 2020 United Kingdom Proof Coin Set Collector Edition, mintage 6,802
13 coins: £5 King George III, £2 Britannia, £2 Agatha Christie, £2 VE Day, £2 Mayflower, £1 Nations of the Crown, 50p, 50p Team GB, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p - variety: The 2020 United Kingdom Premium Proof Coin Set, mintage 2,474 (not included in the above set) | |
Variety | Silver Proof FDC | |
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Mintage | Issued: 500. Mintage limit: 500 | |
Material | 0.925 Silver | |
Details | Silver Proof FDC, 27.30 mm, 8.00 g sterling silver. | |
In Set |
The 2020 United Kingdom Silver Proof Coin Set, mintage 500
13 coins: £5 King George III, £2 Britannia, £2 Agatha Christie, £2 VE Day, £2 Mayflower, £1 Nations of the Crown, 50p, 50p Team GB, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p | |
Variety | Silver Proof Piedfort | |
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Mintage | Issued: 299. Mintage limit: 300 | |
Material | 0.925 Silver | |
Details | Silver Proof Piedfort (identical to the Silver Proof but double the thickness and weight), 27.30 mm, 16.00 g sterling silver. | |
In Set |
The 2020 United Kingdom Silver Proof Piedfort Coin Set, mintage 299
5 coins: £5 King George III, £2 Agatha Christie, £2 VE Day, £2 Mayflower, 50p Team GB | |
Variety | Gold Proof FDC | |
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Mintage | Issued: 75. Mintage limit: 75 | |
Material | 0.9167 Gold | |
Details | Gold Proof FDC, 27.30 mm, 15.50 g 22-carat red gold. | |
In Set |
The 2020 United Kingdom Gold Proof Commemorative Coin Set, mintage 75
5 coins: £5 King George III, £2 Agatha Christie, £2 VE Day, £2 Mayflower, 50p Team GB |
Royal Mint |
Country | United Kingdom |
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Currency | Pound Sterling |
Coin Type | Fifty Pence (Non-Circulating Legal Tender) |
Issued | 2020 |
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Effigy | Queen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Fifth Portrait) |
Face Value | 50 (x Penny) |
Total Mintage | 74,092 |
Current | Yes |
Material | CuproNickel |
Designer | David Knapton |
Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
Shape | Heptagon (Seven-sided) |
Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
Size | 27.3000 mm |
Thickness | 1.7800 mm |
Mass | 8.0000 g |
OCC ID | DKLM-EMKC-VXXX-ENZB |
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Team GB 2020 Gold Proof Coin
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Team GB 2020 Gold Proof Coin
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Team GB 2020 Silver Proof
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Team GB 2020 Silver Proof
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Team GB 2020 Base Proof
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Team GB 2020 Base Proof
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Team GB Brilliant Uncirculated 50p 2020
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Team GB Brilliant Uncirculated 50p 2020
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Source | Reference ID |
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Spink, Coins of England and the United Kingdom | H80 |